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DMC embroidery floss color

DMC 349 Dark Coral

DMC 349 Dark Coral is a reds embroidery floss color with hex #d21035, RGB 210, 16, 53, and HSL 349, 86%, 44%. In cross stitch, it works best as a mid-tone warm accent color, especially for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details.

What Color Is DMC 349 Dark Coral?

DMC 349 is a reds DMC thread shade. Its digital reference is #d21035, but real embroidery floss can shift slightly with fabric color, room light, daylight, and the number of strands used.

How Do You Use DMC 349 in Cross Stitch?

  • flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details
  • small focal points that need strong contrast
  • warm shadows in portraits and gift patterns

Which Colors Pair With DMC 349?

This shade pairs well with deep neutrals, soft pinks, cream backgrounds. It is especially practical for rose motifs, Valentine designs, Christmas ornaments when you want a palette that still maps to real DMC floss.

Which DMC Colors Are Closest to 349?

These nearby shades are sorted by digital color distance, so they are useful starting points for substitutions, shading, or palette edits.

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Which Related DMC Colors Work With DMC 349?

Use these related reds shades when you need a lighter, darker, or neighboring DMC option in the same color family.

Create a Pattern With DMC 349

StitchCraft can convert a photo into a cross stitch pattern and match the image colors to real DMC thread choices. Use this color as a palette reference, then adjust color count, fabric size, and PDF export settings in the app.

DMC 349 Dark Coral FAQ

Quick answers for color matching, substitutions, and practical cross stitch use.

What color is DMC 349 Dark Coral?

DMC 349 Dark Coral is a reds embroidery floss color with hex #d21035 and RGB 210, 16, 53. In cross stitch, it works as a mid-tone warm accent color.

What is DMC 349 used for in cross stitch?

DMC 349 is useful for flowers, hearts, berries, lettering, and holiday details. It can also support small focal points that need strong contrast, especially when you need a reds shade that fits real DMC thread palettes.

Which DMC colors are closest to 349?

The closest colors in this chart are DMC 666 Bright Red, DMC 817 Very Dark Coral Red, DMC 321 Red. Always compare the colors in your pattern before substituting, because nearby colors can still change shading and contrast.

Can I use hex #d21035 as DMC 349?

Hex #d21035 is the digital reference shown for DMC 349. It is useful for previews and planning, but real embroidery floss can look different under room light, daylight, and against different fabric colors.

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